The word
"tonal" refers to something that is related to tone. It often describes the way sounds or music are organized and how they make melodies and harmonies.
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Working with an insanely talented crew that also includes cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto («Babel,» «Brokeback Mountain»), Affleck has made a film that features multiple locations, dozens of speaking roles, and the kind of
tonal shifting that veterans routinely screw up and he's not only dodged the many potential pitfalls but made a modern classic by doing so.
In your films, the performances are so emotionally rich and have such clarity in terms
of tonal shifts.
Learning to paint
with tonal values creates depth, realism, and dynamic beauty in our art.
Featuring a subtle floral design
in tonal colors, this exquisite transitional design will complement a variety of home decors.
The images capture the spirit of this vast and desolate area characterized by organic geometric shapes, the intersection of lines, the textures and layers and the subtle shifts in
tonal values.»
While its light show may lead you to believe that it's all about that bass, the Pulse 3 actually offers a very well balanced
tonal balance: Highs have good extension but are a little rolled off.
A grouping of unique mid-century Scandinavian ceramic vessels in
tonal ranges of blue by Berndt Friberg for the Swedish company Gustavsberg and pieces from the Danish company Palshus draw attention to the elegant simplicity of their forms and the subtle variations in their glazes.
These aspects of the OPPO PM - 1's design combine to provide high sensitivity and extremely low distortion, delivering a transparent, highly dynamic sound that exhibits well - balanced
tonal qualities.
This dining room table set's wonderfully clean - lined profile is dramatically enriched with a complex, burnished finish loaded with
tonal variation and rustically refined character.
Another big trend this season is going for full
tonal looks and there's no better colour to do this with than grey.
Using a single
tonal palette of purple allows this mix of contemporary and traditional designs to work well together.
Lynch feels like she's in another movie, not because of
tonal inconsistencies but just because the narrative fails to add up.
Understated and elegant, the Park B. Smith Metro Stripe Duvet Cover Set features
tonal stripes for a chic touch to your bedroom's décor.
I've decided on a simplified composition that will focus on
tonal contrast that's taking place within the window.
Although I focus primarily
on tonal value at the beginning stage of a painting and follow this with colors, the color value is still a preoccupation.
This plays like Lewis Carroll's Noises Off or Terry Gilliam taking on A Chorus Line,
as tonal shifts and backstage drama intermingle with the nature of reality vs. the safe distance art provides the artists.
To maintain that dappled Cezanne look, use a filbert brush, keep
tonal changes in small clumps, and make sure brushstrokes generally point in one direction.
His depictions of the vessels from the late Sixties synthesize his prior decades of painting; color creeps back in, restrained and modulated by
subtle tonal shifts.
The midnight shade has been given depth with a subtle
tonal pattern on the wallpaper.
Linear form becomes rhythmic composition in these early works, accented
by tonal variations in color.
If you prefer a more subtle approach, use them on a smaller piece of furniture such as this compact sofa or go for a small - scale pattern in
tonal shades as an alternative to a plain fabric.»
Dramatic pink also plays well with
tonal colours, like these paler bubblegum - pink lamp shades.
The swirls
create tonal variations from precision to ghostliness.
The wall cupboards in this kitchen have been painted the same
tonal grey hue as the walls to prevent them from appearing too prominent.
Give your living room a quick transformation with matching cushions and lampshades in the same
tonal hue as the wallpaper.
The teaching at the RCA was all about
tonal painting, so I discovered colour later on, through looking at French paintings.
Blue & White Ceramic Lamp with White Shade features gorgeous ceramic base with
tonal blue floral designs on white, a cylindrical white lampshade, and a clear acrylic bottom with a coordinating finial.
Signature carved lion plaque and charm featuring
tonal printed graphics at safety pin hardware.
Issey Miyake, Fall 1999 Runway button front iridescent plissé cardigan
featuring tonal stitching and attached hood.
The interior door finish is gloss black, while for the interior metal finishes, ruthenium (a member of the platinum family) is used instead of brightwork, creating a darker, more
tonal effect that suits the subtle, premium feel of the cabin.
I've added
more tonal value in the paint this time, so therefore you'll notice somewhat less pen work, as less is needed to emphasise darker values or define one shape against another.
The leitmotiv is Mapplethorpe's obsessive quest for perfection of form, his focus on the sculptural (be it the curve of the human body or the analogous line of a petal) and a consistent visual style that is instantly recognisable: simple forms set against neutral backgrounds, a razor - sharp focus and opulent,
tonal gradations ranging from inky, velvety black to luminous silver - white.
It feels a bit like
tonal whiplash and I immediately felt like it was completely unnecessary and that I was happy with the movie already being told.
Carol demonstrates a wide range of techniques and their effects, always against the backdrop of the need to
keep tonal contrasts in mind.
Choosing colors from the
same tonal family results in a unified arrangement.
Fabric: Brushed gauze Tasseled fringe
Tonal embroidery Swim cover - up top Tunic length Crew neck 3/4 sleeves Tie keyhole at neckline Sheer Shell: 100 % cotton Hand wash Imported, India
Complete the look with
tonal accessories; the Mercules bag adds and edge to look look while the Tribe & Fable ties it all together with a playful twist.
The 20 - year - old supermodel carried her favorite Givenchy black leather satchel, which features a top zip closure, top carry handles, an adjustable crossbody strap, appliqued corner patches,
tonal leather stripes, an interior slip pocket, microsuede lining, and a calfskin leather finish.
I've shown you how Color Analysis works
using Tonal Color Characteristics (which is the easiest method) and everyone should be able to find the Color Family they are closest to.
I hate Poelvoorde and it is a torture to endure him in this complete failure that doesn't work as a comedy (it is simply not funny) nor as the clever, insightful parable that it (wrongly) believes to be, being instead dull, empty and pointless, while suffering from serious
tonal problems.
Perry might lack
tonal control, the ability to modulate performances and even rudimentary visual skills, but the dude has massive cojones.»